Fe*lic"i*ty (?), n.; pl. Felicities (#). [OE. felicite, F. f'elicit'e, fr. L. felicitas, fr. felix, -icis, happy, fruitful; akin to fetus.]

1.

The state of being happy; blessedness; blissfulness; enjoyment of good.

Our own felicity we make or find. Johnson.

Finally, after this life, to attain everlasting joy and felicity. Book of Common Prayer.

2.

That which promotes happiness; a successful or gratifying event; prosperity; blessing.

the felicities of her wonderful reign. Atterbury.

3.

A pleasing faculty or accomplishment; as, felicity in painting portraits, or in writing or talking.

"Felicity of expression."

Bp. Warburton.

Syn. -- Happiness; bliss; beatitude; blessedness; blissfulness. See Happiness.

 

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